Death Stranding 2 has received a Not for Minors rating in South Korea: There are violent scenes and profanity in the game

South Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) has assigned a "19+" rating to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The rating cites "excessive violence," "excessive profanity, profanity and swearing," and depictions of illegal substance use as reasons for the mature rating.

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Hideo Kojima recently presented actress Shiori Kutsuna with flowers, acknowledging her contributions to the game. In a message, Kojima praised Kutsuna's dedication, noting her work on motion capture in Los Angeles, 3D scanning, and voice recording (both Japanese and English) across various locations, even navigating pandemic-related challenges. He expressed his gratitude for her "fantastic work." Kutsuna's involvement reportedly began in the fall of 2022.

At Tokyo Game Show 2024, Kojima showcased Death Stranding 2: On the Beach with several two-minute cutscenes highlighting key allies of the protagonist. These included: George Miller as Tarman, captain of the mobile base Magellan, traversing tar lakes; Fatih Akin as Dollman, a living doll and former medium; and the return of Léa Seydoux as Fragile. Elle Fanning portrays Tomorrow, a mysterious character discovered in a location resembling the afterlife, echoing the original Death Stranding tagline: "Tomorrow is in your hands."

One scene features the characters singing Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" while interacting with a pregnant woman named Rainy (played by Shioli Kutsuna).